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JUNE 15, 2017--SUNRISE, FLORIDA
Shawn Thornton, a former Boston Bruins player known as the team's enforcer, is now the Florida Panthers VP for business operations.
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Shawn Thornton traded the penalty box for the front office June 24, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Bruins pick Finnish defenseman at No. 18 June 23, 2017 | 10:02 PM

Colin Miller, a hard-shooting, puck-moving defenseman, scored six goals for the Bruins last season.

Bruins lose Colin Miller to Golden Knights in expansion draft June 21, 2017 | 9:34 PM

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron humbly accepts his fourth Frank J. Selke Trophy during the NHL Awards Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

Patrice Bergeron wins fourth Selke Award June 21, 2017 | 9:20 PM

Ryan Spooner went 11-28-39 last season, sixth on the Bruins in points.

Bruins could be Vegas dealers on eve of expansion draft June 20, 2017 | 12:00 AM

Bruins captain Zdeno Chara and Tuukka Rask.

The Bruins protected these 11 players from Vegas' expansion draft June 19, 2017 | 6:58 PM

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, right, falls as he tries to pass the puck while under pressure from Boston Bruins defenseman Colin Miller.

The Bruins left these 19 players unprotected from Vegas' expansion draft June 19, 2017 | 6:42 PM

NHL trade chatter heats up ahead of Vegas' Expansion Draft June 15, 2017 | 5:36 PM

Bruins' Ryan Spooner gets checked into the Senators' bench during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

8 Bruins players at risk ahead of NHL expansion draft June 15, 2017 | 5:00 AM

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 19: Craig Anderson #41 of the Ottawa Senators slides to save a shot from Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins during the first period of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 19, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Brady or Gronk? The Departed or The Town? Brad Marchand shares his picks. June 6, 2017 | 12:24 PM

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy during game between the Mighty Molars youth baseball team and the Tax Warriors in Providence, RI. May 23, 2017.

Coaching Little League or Bruins, Bruce Cassidy feels right at home June 3, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney takes questions from reporters during a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Boston. The NHL hockey team are bringing head coach Bruce Cassidy back next season, dropping the interim tag from his title as a reward for leading the team back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bruins prospect Linus Arnesson to return to play in Sweden June 2, 2017 | 2:32 PM

Wilmington, MA - 7/12/2016 - Charlie McAvoy (L) and Anders Bjork chat together during Bruins development camp at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, MA, July 12, 2016. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
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Bruins sign Notre Dame standout May 30, 2017 | 4:54 PM

With NHL General Managers moving away from employing “pure’’ enforcers, 2013-14 most likely marked the final season for Shawn Thornton in a Boston Bruins uniform. This season, Thornton found himself as the lead story on national publications for all the wrong reasons, making the decision to resign him that much more easier for Peter Chiarelli. Whether it was landing a blindside punch after a slew foot, which landed Thornton a 15-game suspension or spraying a water bottle in the face of PK Subban during a playoff game, Thornton’s no longer an asset for the Bruins. Overall, the two-time Stanley Cup winner appeared in 64 games, tallying eight points while racking up 74 penalty minutes during the regular season and one assist in 12 postseason games played. Heading into this offseason, Chiarelli and Co. should rely on the plethora of cheap, young talent hiding in Providence, rather than sign Thornton to an extension. Whether it’s Justin Florek, Matt Fraser, Bobby Robins, Alexander Khokhlachev, Ryan Spooner or Seth Griffith, it doesn’t really matter, each player will come at a cheaper price tag than Thornton, while gaining NHL experience. Grade: F

Shawn Thornton admits he 'never really enjoyed' being an enforcer May 30, 2017 | 11:29 AM

Bobby Orr goes airborne after scoring the goal that won the Stanley Cup for the Bruins on May 10, 1970.

An unforgettable goal, even for the goalie who gave it up May 10, 2017 | 3:53 PM

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 21: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins leads teammates Brad Marchand #63 and Patrice Bergeron #37 to the bench to celebrate his second period goal against the Ottawa Senators in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 21, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Which Bruins are likely to be protected from expansion draft? May 8, 2017 | 9:34 AM

Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with Bruins teammates Ryan Spooner (51), Charlie McAvoy (73), David Pastrnak (88) and Brad Marchand (63) during second period of Game 2 Stanley Cup playoff action against the Senators, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017.

5 things on the Bruins' offseason to-do list May 5, 2017 | 3:53 PM

05/02/2017 Cam Neely (cq) was a Boston Bruins morning press-conference, where he and the teams owners talked about the Bruins past season. Globe StaffPhotograph Jonathan Wiggs Reporter:Topic

It’s clear that the Bruins are still in building mode May 3, 2017 | 9:34 AM

Boston Bruins hockey team owner Jeremy Jacobs listens during a news conference to reflect on this past season, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Boston. The Bruins made it back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons before losing game six to the Ottawa Senators. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jeremy Jacobs says firing coach Claude Julien was 'overdue' May 2, 2017 | 9:38 PM

Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy stands behind his team after a 3-2 loss against the Senators during overtime in game six of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Boston.

3 reasons to be optimistic about the Bruins’ future May 2, 2017 | 5:00 AM

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 01: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins lies on the ice after taking a hit in the first period while playing the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 1, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Penguins star Sidney Crosby leaves Game 3 following hit to head May 1, 2017 | 8:36 PM

Bruins will bring back Bruce Cassidy as coach April 26, 2017 | 8:28 AM

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate David Pastrnak during the third period of the first round of NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

3 Stars: The Bruins who stood out the most this season April 26, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron, right, takes questions from reporters in the NHL hockey team's locker room at their training facility, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Boston. The Bruins made it back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons before being eliminated in game six of the first round by the Ottawa Senators. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bruins go into offseason on hopeful note after loss to Senators April 25, 2017 | 10:50 PM

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy talks to his players during the third period of their 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Bruins still making Bruce Cassidy wait for the job that is rightfully his April 25, 2017 | 10:52 AM

Boston-04/23/2017- The Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators- Bruins are dejected as they wait to shake hands with the Senators after the Senators overtime win. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (sports)

After a first-round exit, it’s time to assess the Bruins roster April 25, 2017 | 9:34 AM

Boston-04/23/2017- The Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators- Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy at the end of the game after losing to the Senators in overtime. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (sports)

Bruce Cassidy ‘absolutely’ wants to return April 24, 2017 | 10:01 AM

Boston-04/23/2017- The Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators- A dejected Bruins bench and fans after an overtime Senators goal won the game, 3-2. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (sports)

Bruins were a borderline team that reached its limits April 24, 2017 | 9:56 AM

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy stands behind his team after the Bruins lost 3-2 against the Ottawa Senators during overtime in game six of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series.

The Bruins describe the end of their season, remain optimistic for the future April 23, 2017 | 9:23 PM

Boston-04/23/2017- The Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators- Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask is way out of the net as the winning goal by Senators Clarke MacArthur goes by him and Zdeno Chara in overtime, as Senators Mike Hoffman celebrates. Bruins Dominic Moore(fore) and Kevan Miller skate away. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (sports)

Watch the overtime Ottawa goal that ended the Bruins' season April 23, 2017 | 6:51 PM